PREVOST XL 1997: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V025000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | XL | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-11-28 | 1998-02-12 | 1998-02-25 |
Production Dates: 1996-05-01 - 1997-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 286
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION. ONE OF THE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS CAN CRACK. THIS MEMBER SUPPORTS THE LEFT IDLER ARM AND BELL CRANK.
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO BOLTED AND WELDED BRACKETS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
